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<br />during an overdose episode. These patients receive education regarding the COORE <br />program as well as are able to receive additional naloxone, access to clean needles and <br />access to prescription lock boxes. <br /> <br />4. Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) Bracelet Project <br /> <br />In collaboration with Carol Woods, UNC Hillsborough Hospital and Chapel Hill Fire <br />Department, EMS is testing the feasibility of the DNR bracelet through a ten (10) person <br />focus group from Carol Woods. Through drills using the uploaded DNR information, <br />responders have vastly reduced the time and confusion of accessing a patient’s DNR. <br />Implementation for this project will be fall 2018. <br /> <br />FINANCIAL IMPACT: This is no financial impact anticipated as a result of these discussions on <br />the topics listed above. <br /> <br />SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goal is applicable to <br />this item: <br />• GOAL: ENSURE ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY <br />The creation and preservation of infrastructure, policies, programs and funding necessary <br />for residents to provide shelter, food, clothing and medical care for themselves and their <br />dependents. <br /> <br />RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board receive the presentation <br />as information and provide any comments or questions. <br />2